Nigerian players across Europe made a strong statement over the weekend, with Akor Adams, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, Maduka Okoye, Moses Usor and Rafiu Durosinmi among those who delivered impressive performances for their respective clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season.…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has called on Galatasaray to wake up after his brace rescued the Turkish champions from an opening-day setback against newly promoted Çorum. Osimhen struck twice as Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw, earning their…

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have booked their place at the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup after a hard-fought 53-50 win over hosts Côte d’Ivoire in Friday’s semi-final at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. The victory also…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made an immediate impact on the opening day of the new Süper Lig season, scoring twice as defending champions Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Çorum at RAMS Park. Galatasaray entered…

Sudanese side Al Ahly Wad Madani have officially unveiled Nigerian tactician Aliyu Zubair as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Zubair recently put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Sudanese club following his departure…

Shooting Stars Sports Club have appointed former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Ibadan-based club announced Yusuf’s appointment in a statement, describing the experienced tactician as…

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has apologised for his team’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, admitting that defensive errors and poor finishing contributed to their painful 2-1 loss to South Africa. Madugu spoke after the…

The Super Falcons’ hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup have come to a painful end after Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the CAF play-off in Morocco. The high-stakes encounter brought together the…

Nigeria’s record of appearing at every edition of the Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1991 has finally been punctured. On Thursday night in Casablanca, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 to effectively extinguish the…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria and Banyana Banyana of South Africa meet again on Thursday with their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread, in a high-stakes CAF play-off that neither side expected to be playing. The…

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have shifted attention to Spain after ending their three-game tour of China with an impressive 88-77 victory over the hosts in Foshan on Wednesday. The win gave the reigning African champions a timely confidence…

Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens strengthened their chances of returning to Division One after defeating hosts Rwanda by seven wickets in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup pathway qualifier match was played…

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off against South Africa. Speaking alongside captain Rasheedat Ajibade at the pre-match press conference, Madugu responded to criticism…

Malawi’s remarkable debut campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has reached a historic climax after the Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach their first-ever final, while Cameroon edged hosts Morocco on penalties to complete the final…

The Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana return to action on Thursday with far more than local bragging rights at stake. Nigeria and South Africa will meet in a crucial CAF play-off in Casablanca after both sides suffered quarter-final exits at…